Esperanza Arts Center

Esperanza Arts Center Esperanza Arts Center (EAC) is the center for Latino arts and culture in the Philadelphia region.

Join us for AfroLatine Storytime at Teatro Esperanza!Bring your little ones for a delightful and interactive storytime f...
12/27/2024

Join us for AfroLatine Storytime at Teatro Esperanza!

Bring your little ones for a delightful and interactive storytime featuring talented AfroLatine writers. Perfect for children ages 4–8, this event is a celebration of storytelling, culture, and imagination.

📍 Where: Teatro Esperanza, 4261 N. 5th St. Philadelphia, PA 19140
📅 When: January 11, 2025, 3-5 p.m.

🎟 Tickets: $10 General Admission
Free for Students & Guests 60+

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to inspire a love for reading while celebrating AfroLatine voices. Reserve your spot today! https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/afrolatine-stories-storytime-with-stephanie-brown-v/

¡Acompáñenos en la Hora de Cuentos AfroLatines en el Teatro Esperanza!Traiga a sus pequeños para disfrutar de una encant...
12/21/2024

¡Acompáñenos en la Hora de Cuentos AfroLatines en el Teatro Esperanza!

Traiga a sus pequeños para disfrutar de una encantadora e interactiva hora de cuentos con talentosos escritores AfroLatines. Perfecto para niños de 4 a 8 años, este evento es una celebración de la narración, la cultura y la imaginación.

📍 Dónde: Teatro Esperanza, 4261 N. 5th St. Philadelphia, PA 19140
📅 Cuándo: January 11th, 2025, 3:00 - 5:00 pm

🎟 Entradas:
$10 Entrada General
Gratis para Estudiantes y 60+

No se pierda esta oportunidad única de inspirar el amor por la lectura mientras celebramos las voces AfroLatines. ¡Reserve su lugar hoy mismo!

👉https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/afrolatine-stories-storytime-with-stephanie-brown-v/

Opening night of Danny Torres Exhibit Opening: Perspect-vida de un Sueño - FREE was a dream! Over 250 community members ...
12/20/2024

Opening night of Danny Torres Exhibit Opening: Perspect-vida de un Sueño - FREE was a dream! Over 250 community members joined us at Galería Esperanza’s second exhibit. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this talented artist, whose work enriches both our barrio’s murals and our gallery.

Visit: By appointment (Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm) or during Esperanza Arts Center events. Learn more: https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/perspect-vida/

We extend our gratitude to our sponsor, PECO, for making this possible! The evening was enhanced by Empanadas United, artisan offerings from Perla López Baray and Plumas de Salento, and the lively music of Jibaro Con Tumbao.

Curatorial Team:
Curator: Danny Torres
Curatorial Assistance: Alberto Becerra
Curatorial Advisory: Luis “Tato” González

Photography: David Heitur & Manuel Flores (Dream Art Studio), Justin Plant, Miguel Rosa (Photography Without Borders), Steve Weinik - Photography, Jack Ramsdale Photography (Mural Arts Philadelphia Program), and Rob Westle.

¡Felicidades! Artistas y Musicos Latinoamericanos - AMLA students showcased their musical talents at SOLD OUT Christmas ...
12/20/2024

¡Felicidades! Artistas y Musicos Latinoamericanos - AMLA students showcased their musical talents at SOLD OUT Christmas en el Barrio Concert and Toy Drive - FREE Event and showed the Hunting Park community a Boricua Christmas. We want to thank all of you who attended our SOLD OUT show; we have provided students with music lessons ranging from singing, to playing the harp, to mastering percussion rhythms! May you all have a restful and joyful holiday season. We will see you back at AMLA on January 7th!

Photo credit: Dream Art Studio

Disfrute de una proyección especial que conecta con la época dorada del Nueva York de los años 40 y la Mambo Legends Orc...
12/14/2024

Disfrute de una proyección especial que conecta con la época dorada del Nueva York de los años 40 y la Mambo Legends Orchestra, que mantiene viva la música de los líderes de bandas afrocubanas Machito, Tito Puente y Tito Rodríguez.

La proyección será seguida de una conversación moderada por Anjoli Santiago, con panelistas como Suzzette Ortiz de Artistas y Musicos Latinoamericanos - AMLA y Tony Méndez de LosBomberos De la Calle. Saboree comida latina, disfrute de una actuación en vivo del Tino Serrano Latin Jazz Quintet y explore la Galería Esperanza. ¡Una experiencia única que celebra la rica herencia musical y cultural de nuestra comunidad!

Mambo Legends: The Music Never Ends - FREE EVENT

Descubra cómo la herencia puertorriqueña y nuestra comunidad en Philadelphia se unen en Danny Torres Exhibit Opening: Pe...
12/12/2024

Descubra cómo la herencia puertorriqueña y nuestra comunidad en Philadelphia se unen en Danny Torres Exhibit Opening: Perspect-vida de un Sueño - FREE. Únase a Galería Esperanza este sábado, 14 de diciembre, para la inauguración de esta exhibición especial del muralista Danny Torres. Disfrute de música tradicional, deliciosa comida latina y una noche inolvidable.

Fecha: Sábado, 14 de diciembre
Hora: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Lugar: Galería Esperanza, Hunting Park, Philadelphia

Evento gratuito, pero los cupos son limitados. Regístrese aquí: https://esperanza.salsalabs.org/perspecvida/index.html

(Pictures1-2) Latinx Heroes © 2016 City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program / Danny Torres, Julia de Burgos Elementary School. 401 West Lehigh Avenue. Photo by Steve Weinik - Photography

(Picture 3) Homenaje a Lillian Marrero (Tribute to Lillian Marrero) © 2005 City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program / Danny Torres, 600 West Lehigh Avenue. Photo by Jack Ramsdale Photography

¡Las entradas están oficialmente agotadas para SOLD OUT Christmas en el Barrio Concert and Toy Drive - FREE Event! No ve...
12/12/2024

¡Las entradas están oficialmente agotadas para SOLD OUT Christmas en el Barrio Concert and Toy Drive - FREE Event! No vemos la hora de darles la bienvenida a ustedes.

¿No puede atender Christmas en el Barrio? ¡No se preocupe! Únase a la exhibixión de Danny Torres Exhibit Opening: Perspect-vida de un Sueño - FREE el 14 de diciembre de 5-7p.m. ¡Reserve su entrada ya! https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/perspect-vida-de-un-sueno-huellas-de-puerto-rico-un-legado-en-philadelphia/

Enjoy a special screening connecting to the golden era of 1940's New York and the the Mambo Legends Orchestra that keeps...
12/12/2024

Enjoy a special screening connecting to the golden era of 1940's New York and the the Mambo Legends Orchestra that keeps the music of Afro-Cuban bandleaders Machito, Tito Puente, and Tito Rodriguez alive. The screening will be followed by a conversation hosted by Anjoli Santiago with panelists Suzzette Ortiz, from Artistas y Musicos Latinoamericanos - AMLA, and Tony Mendez, from LosBomberos De la Calle. Savor Latin food, experience a live performance by the Tino Serrano Latin Jazz Quintet, and explore Galería Esperanza. Catering by Empanadas United. Tickets: https://ow.ly/JnUK50UpvL7

Mambo Legends: The Music Never Ends - FREE EVENT

Julia de Burgos Bookstore is the Esperanza Arts Center event partner for Mambo Legends:  The Music Never Ends - FREE EVE...
12/11/2024

Julia de Burgos Bookstore is the Esperanza Arts Center event partner for Mambo Legends: The Music Never Ends - FREE EVENT! They will offer books in Spanish and English for sale before and during the event on Thursday, December 19th. get your tickets now! https://ow.ly/H59u50UprPB

Thank you, Visit Philly, for naming Christmas en el Barrio as one of the 70+ Great Holiday Events & Festivals in Philly ...
12/11/2024

Thank you, Visit Philly, for naming Christmas en el Barrio as one of the 70+ Great Holiday Events & Festivals in Philly for 2024! READ ARTICLE: https://ow.ly/Me8b50UoIns

The celebrations don't stop at Christmas en el Barrio Concert and Toy Drive - FREE Event; join us at Esperanza Arts Center for the Danny Torres Exhibit Opening: Perspect-vida de un Sueño - FREE at Galería Esperanza and Mambo Legends: The Music Never Ends - FREE EVENT.

¿Reconoce estos murales en el barrio? Estas obras fueron creadas por Danny Torres! Le invitamos a la inauguración de Dan...
12/10/2024

¿Reconoce estos murales en el barrio? Estas obras fueron creadas por Danny Torres! Le invitamos a la inauguración de Danny Torres Exhibit Opening: Perspect-vida de un Sueño - FREE en la Galería Esperanza. Descubra las obras del reconocido muralista puertorriqueño Danny Torres y disfrute de una noche especial con música tradicional y comida latina.

Sábado, 14 de diciembre | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Galería Esperanza, Hunting Park, Philadelphia

Evento gratuito con cupos limitados. Reserve el suyo aquí: https://esperanza.salsalabs.org/perspecvida/index.html

The 2024/2025 season at Esperanza Arts Center is for everyone! From free outdoor events like Arte en las Calles to intim...
12/10/2024

The 2024/2025 season at Esperanza Arts Center is for everyone! From free outdoor events like Arte en las Calles to intimate performances with the Philadelphia Ballet, we’re bringing together the best of Latino and AfroLatine culture. Don’t miss a single show this season! https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/full-calendar/

12/07/2024

We're one week away from Christmas en el Barrio Concert and Toy Drive - FREE Event! Join us on Saturday, December 14, from 3 to 5 PM, at Teatro Esperanza, 4261 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, for Artistas y Musicos Latinoamericanos - AMLA' annual Christmas in the Barrio concert and toy drive.

Enjoy an afternoon of music and community featuring performances by AMLA’s talented students and a festive sing-along of Puerto Rican villancicos and aguinaldos, led by Jorge Burgos Sr. and Jr. Bring an unwrapped gift for the Salvation Army toy drive and help brighten the holidays for children in need.

¡Los sonidos de Machito, Tito Puente y Tito Rodríguez siguen vivos! No te pierdas Mambo Legends:  The Music Never Ends -...
12/04/2024

¡Los sonidos de Machito, Tito Puente y Tito Rodríguez siguen vivos! No te pierdas Mambo Legends: The Music Never Ends - FREE EVENT el 19 de diciembre a las 6 PM. Este evento gratuito presenta a The Mambo Legends Orchestra y celebra la época dorada de la música latina. Guarda la fecha—¡nos vemos allí! Este evento es gratis. https://www.showclix.com/event/mambo-awvj3rl1knl1dtn1jma0cjlapeujiheruxoyhnxgafeftkvg1

You’re invited to join us at Galería Esperanza for an exclusive first look at this captivating exhibit featuring renowne...
12/03/2024

You’re invited to join us at Galería Esperanza for an exclusive first look at this captivating exhibit featuring renowned Puerto Rican artist and muralist Danny Torres.

Danny Torres Exhibit Opening: Perspect-vida de un Sueño - FREE celebrates Puerto Rico’s vibrant cultural traditions and their deep connection to Philadelphia. Explore Danny Torres’ inspiring collection, showcasing iconic works from various stages of his career.

Experience the evening:
Traditional Puerto Rican music
Delicious Latin cuisine
A showcase of art that bridges the rich heritage of Puerto Rico with our Latino neighborhood in Philadelphia.

📅 Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Galería Esperanza, Hunting Park, Philadelphia
🎟️ FREE Event – Register today! Limited tickets available—reserve yours now!
https://esperanza.salsalabs.org/perspecvida/index.html

Join us for this unforgettable celebration of art, culture, and community!

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4261 North 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA
19140

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday 8:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+12153240746

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Heart of Latin Arts & Culture

Esperanza Arts Center (EAC) is the center for Latino arts and culture in the Philadelphia region – presenting music, dance, theater, and cinema from Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as a broad spectrum of traditions from around the world.

EAC programs foster cross-cultural understanding and cultivate a sense of pride and identity among our residents.


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